A Modernism Summer 2025-08-23 Auction - 315 Price Results - Circa Auction in CA - Page 10
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 16-Piece Mah Jong Modular Sofa with Wood Platform and Missoni FabricWilly Guhl, Pair of Pod Chairs, 1960sJean Boris Lacroix for Disderot, Dog Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
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Gardena, CA, United States
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A Modernism Summer

Circa Auction presents A Modernism Summer - a curated sale celebrating the enduring influence of midcentury modern design and its evolution into contemporary forms. From sculptural lounge chairs and iconic dining sets to rare garden planters and architectural outdoor furnishings, this auction brings together an exceptional lineup of designers whose work helped define the 20th century and beyond. Highlights include pieces by celebrated visionaries such as Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo, Gio Ponti, Eero Saarinen, Willy Guhl, and Mathieu Matégot, alongside standout contributions from Audoux Minet, Bruno Rey, Francis Jourdain, and Louis Sognot. The sale also features modern classics from Vitra, Ligne Roset, Roche Bobois, and Maison Regain, bridging eras with contemporary refinements. Whether it’s a weathered Guhl planter or a sleek De Sede sectional, each lot in A Modernism Summer embodies the thoughtful craftsmanship, material honesty, and functional beauty that have made these designs timeless. Join us for a sale that honors the spirit of modernism inside and out.
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French Audoux & Minet Rope Mirror, France 1970s: Lovely circular mirror designed by Audoux & Minet. Made from rope. Diameter: 17.5 in. Depth: 2 in.
0223: French Audoux & Minet Rope Mirror, France 1970sEst. $1,000-$2,000
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V. Everdingen, Color of Life, 1965: A vibrant, expressive oil on canvas painting signed by V. Everdingen. Dated 1965, the work explodes with gestural abstraction and bold color fields in the spirit of European postwar modernism.
0225: V. Everdingen, Color of Life, 1965Est. $1,000-$2,000
Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964: Large abstract painting on wood, in rich black tones by Maurice Perrenoud, dated 1964. Textured surface and monumental form evoke the weight of post-war existential abstraction. Signed. Height: 27.5
0226: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
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Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1969: Expressionist composition on wood, signed and dated 1969 by Maurice Perrenoud. Dark palette with scratched surface detailing, suggesting a powerful meditation on form and presence. Signed. Height: 20
0227: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1969Est. $800-$1,200
Maurice Perrenoud, Vive La Vie, 1962: Oil on wood. A vibrant composition dominated by fiery reds and earthy tones, depicting an abstract procession of standing figures. The energetic brushstrokes and fractured forms convey a sense of
0228: Maurice Perrenoud, Vive La Vie, 1962Est. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed
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Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964: Oil on wood. A deep interplay of midnight blues and blacks, with gestural white contours evoking an abstract landscape or celestial form. The layering of pigment creates an atmospheric and meditative
0229: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964Est. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Dernier Matin, 1963: Oil on wood. A nearly monochromatic abstraction with shadowy brown and green hues, subtly revealing underlying movement and depth. The restrained palette and textured strokes suggest a contemplative,
0230: Maurice Perrenoud, Dernier Matin, 1963Est. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960s: Oil on paper mounted on board. A powerful contrast of dark, gestural brushwork against a neutral ground. The broad strokes, almost calligraphic, convey emotional density and raw expression. Height:
0231: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964: Powerful and raw, this work features a dominant black mass at its center, animated by expressive crosshatched strokes in pale grey and rust tones. Set against a stark off-white ground, the
0234: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1964Est. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Blue Girl, 1962: Oil on canvas depicting an abstracted feminine form in cool blue and violet tones. A lyrical composition that suggests the contours of the human figure through expressive, gestural linework. Signed
0237: Maurice Perrenoud, Blue Girl, 1962Est. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Liselure, 1960s: Bold abstraction in black and ochre on white ground. The interplay of negative space and rhythmic, organic shapes evokes mid-century lyrical abstraction. Oil on paper mounted on board. Signed.Height:
0238: Maurice Perrenoud, Liselure, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960s: A dense black composition revealing subtle geometric and textural modulations. The artist mastery of tone and surface creates depth and tension within the minimalist structure. Oil on paper mounted
0239: Maurice Perrenoud, Oil Painting, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200
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Maurice Perrenoud, Pour Un Voyage Idéal, 1960s: Dynamic abstract work dominated by sweeping black forms over a white background, with high contrast and graphic intensity. A poetic evocation of imagined travel. Oil on paper mounted on board.
0240: Maurice Perrenoud, Pour Un Voyage Idéal, 1960sEst. $800-$1,200